SUCCESS STORIES

As older farmers retire, fewer young farmers are stepping in to take their place. The number of beginning farmers dropped 20 percent in the last five-year census period, and the average US farmer now tops 58 years of age. more

CIAS supports innovative graduate student research addressing the challenges faced by small- and medium-sized farms and food businesses. Awarded annually, our competitive mini-grants aid students as they initiate their research in sustainable agriculture and food systems. more

DIRECTOR'S BLOG

Kat Becker and Tony Schultz, who own and operate Stoney Acres Farm in Marathon County, are featured in a UW-Madison campaign to show how partnerships with citizens and businesses are furthering the Wisconsin Idea in each of the state's 72 counties. more

The experiment station is located at 8502 Mineral Point Rd, Verona, WI 53593. Event will occur rain or shine. Questions regarding the field day can be directed to Dr. Erin Silva, Organic Production Scientist, emsilva@wisc.edu.